ALGERIA | Will France Ever Say Sorry?

At the end of August 2022, the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, visited Algeria. Coming as the country marks the 60th anniversary of its independence from French colonial rule - an independence won following a particularly bitter and brutal war - the aim was to try to rebuild relations between France and Algeria. However, although the leaders called for a new era in ties, many feel that Paris and Algiers cannot have a normal relationship until France formally apologises for colonial rule and the treatment of Algerians during the War of Independence. But while France has been willing to acknowledge the past, will it ever formally say sorry?